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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.23, 1,943.22 and 989.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.23, 1,943.22 and 989.44 is: 1,364.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.23 : 1,943.22 = 989.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.23/1,943.22 = 989.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.23x = 1,943.22 × 989.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.23x = 1,922,699.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,699.60/1,409.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.36

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